Welcome to the Communication Department Website!

The Communication Department is proudly associated with the School of Arts & Communication.

Communication is a discipline that teaches vital skills for success in today's society. Good communication skills are highly prized in business, technical, and professional careers, in the community, and in personal relations.

Earning an Associate Degree through the Communication Department of Salt Lake Community College is efficient and provides a smooth transfer into university studies. Classes are taught at many SLCC campuses and online. Full-time Communication faculty and the Communication adviser are friendly and willing to answer any questions as they help you toward graduation. We offer an Associate of Science degree with different emphases in Mass Communication and an Associate of Science Degree in Speech Communication. An Associate of Applied Science degree is offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE) using Communication courses.

The following degree opportunities are available starting Fall 2010:

Speech Communication Associate of Science (AS) Degree

This AS program includes the following:

Mass Communication Associate of Science (AS) Degree

This AS program includes the following emphases:

Associate of Applied ScienceCTE Degree

This AAS program includes the following specializations:

By combining practicum work and student employment, the Department sponsors and directs a vibrant Mass Communication Center that provides students with valuable instruction and real-world, hands-on experience in print journalism, radio, and television. The Mass Communication Center releases a once-weekly newspaper via print and online, broadcasts over an internet radio station and creates original content for students to develop skills in the world of television and video.

Email the Mass Communication Center at masscommcenter@slcc.edu or visit www.slcc.edu/mcc for more information.